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Writing Competitions

Writing competitions are a great way for students to sharpen their legal writing skills, get published, and possibly win cash prizes.

Please visit the AccessLex Institute for currently available legal contest opportunities.

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See also the American Bar Association's list of writing competitions and law student contests.

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2024 Entry Deadline: June 15, 2024 The winning author will receive $3,000 and may be selected for publication in the ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law. More information can be found here.

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